Crockpot Creamy Chicken Pasta: Indulgent Comfort Food Made Easy
Crockpot Creamy Chicken Pasta is the perfect indulgent comfort food for busy days. This dish combines tender chicken, creamy sauce, and pasta – all cooked in one pot for convenience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken breasts
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups pasta (penne or rotini)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the crockpot.
- In a bowl, mix together the heavy cream, chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Pour this mixture over the chicken.
- Cook on low for 6 hours or until the chicken is tender.
- Remove the chicken and shred it using two forks.
- Add the pasta to the crockpot and stir well. Cook on high for 20 minutes or until the pasta is cooked through.
- Stir in the shredded chicken and Parmesan cheese. Serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add your choice of vegetables like spinach or bell peppers.
- This dish can be spiced up with some red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Crockpot, creamy chicken pasta, comfort food, easy recipes